An Examination of Resilience Processes in Context: The Case of Tasha |
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Authors: | Tammy A Schilling |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, P.O. Box 3176, Ruston, LA 71272, USA |
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Abstract: | This research examined resilience processes in context through a narrative case study of Tasha, a young African-American woman
who grew up in a poverty-ridden area of a mid-sized city in the Southeast. Personal and external data are analyzed and interpreted
in terms of contextually defined themes of adversity (i.e., intersectionality of social identities, lack of attachment to
her primary caregiver, and teenage pregnancy); adaptation (i.e., high school graduation, career goal-setting, commitment to
her children, and “street” competence); and, protective processes (i.e., individual attributes, natural mentors, and extended
family support). The importance of external sources of support and Tasha as an active agent in her development is highlighted.
Research and practical implications are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Youth development After-school programs At-risk youth |
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